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The National Conference on the Constitution takes...

First Take SA ·

2023/03/15

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola will host the National Conference on the Constitution at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg next week. The Conference themed "Reflections on the Constitution: Rule of law, accountability, social and economic justice" - aims to provide a platform for South Africans to reflect and dialogue on the past 25 years of the Constitution and whether it has achieved its intended purpose. Lloyd Lotz, Acting Deputy

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5:40

Recommendations for the removal of Rahima Moosa...

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2023/03/15

Health ombudsman Professor Malegapuru Makgoba has recommended the removal of Rahima Moosa Hospital CEO Dr. Nozuko Mkabayi following a damning report. A recent report into the state of the mother and child hospital in Johannesburg declared the facility unsafe, filthy, and dirty. Pediatrician and whistleblower Dr. Tim de Maayer and the then City of Joburg MMC for Health and Social Development Ashley Sauls raised the alarm about the poor conditions at the hospital. The Health Ombud says a disciplinary

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3:10

Tributes continue to pour in for jazz musician,...

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2023/03/15

Fellow musicians have continued to pay their tributes following the passing of jazz musician, Gloria Bosman. The Soweto-born award-winning icon died at the age of 50. Renowned South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka told our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri that she is saddened and shocked by Bosman's passing...

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3:18

ATM's Mncedi Ndzwanana elected speaker of the City of...

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2023/03/14

The African Transformation Movement, ATM's Mncedi Ndzwanana has been elected the speaker of the City of Tshwane. This comes after a squabble compromised the voting process yesterday afternoon when two DA councilors displayed who they chose during a secret ballot vote. The ballots were quarantined after the IEC declared that the voting process was not free and fair due to the squabble. The council has elected a new speaker after Murunwa Makwarela left the post following his election as mayor after

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5:37

DA to announce legal steps against planned national...

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2023/03/14

The Democratic Alliance, DA will today announce urgent legal steps against the planned national shutdown by the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF. The party's national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys told our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, the national shutdown - which calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation over the country's current woes, will go ahead as planned, irrespective of any interference

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3:58

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/03/14

Time to take a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of " Africa Is Open For Business" and " Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

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4:41

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union to join the...

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2023/03/13

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, Popcru will today join in the public service strike currently underway in South Africa. COSATU-affiliated unions, NEHAWU, DENOSA, POPCRU, and SAPU are demanding a pay hike of 10%. The strike has led to severe disruptions to government services, especially in health facilities. Elvis Presslin spoke to Richard Mamabolo, spokesperson for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU

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3:58

ActionSA Gauteng Chairperson Bongani Baloyi is...

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2023/03/13

ActionSA Gauteng Chairperson Bongani Baloyi is reportedly set to leave the position after allegedly falling out with party President Herman Mashaba. A proposal for a change of role for Baloyi comes from irreconcilable differences in the running of the Gauteng structures. Meanwhile, a leaked Public Protector report has absolved President Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing at his Phalaphala farm. Elvis Spoke to Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, a Political Analyst from the Department of History and Political

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6:18

The Democratic Alliance to picket outside the...

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2023/03/13

The Democratic Alliance, DA will today lead a picket outside the ministerial estate, in Bryntirion, Tshwane against the "luxurious" lifestyles of Ministers. The party has accused Ministers and Deputy Ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet of living like rockstars while ordinary citizens endure load shedding, crime, poverty, and the spiraling costs of living. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA leader, John Steenhuisen...

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3:26

NSFAS promises to intervene in ongoing student protests

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2023/03/10

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS has promised to intervene in the ongoing accommodation crisis following widespread protests by students at several universities. Students from Wits, UKZN and TUT have been protesting over NSFAS' R45 000 cap for residence, financial and academic exclusion. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NSFAS spokesperson Slumezi Skosana

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2:42

President Ramaphosa lashes out at violent nature of...

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2023/03/10

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the violent nature of Nehawu's wage strike at various health facilities is unacceptable. Ramaphosa lashed out at the union during his oral reply session in Parliament yesterday. Reports of intimidation against health workers and a recent preliminary report indicate that the death of at least four people can be linked to the wage strike. Ramaphosa has called on striking essential service health workers to return to work. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lwazi

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6:38

Authenticity of a certificate of rehabilitation...

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2023/03/10

The multi-party coalition in Tshwane is investigating the authenticity of a certificate of rehabilitation submitted by Dr. Murunwa Makwarela. This was after he was reinstated as Mayor after providing a certificate of rehabilitation. Makwarela was disqualified and removed from office this week for failure to present evidence of a rehabilitation process following a 2016 insolvency declaration against him. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Corné Mulder, spokesperson for the City of Tshwane

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4:01

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/03/10

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4:16

Gauteng police are investigating the death of a...

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2023/03/09

Gauteng police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following the death of a three-year-old toddler at the Little Ashford Centre in Bedfordview, east of Johannesburg. The toddler reportedly died after a bookshelf fell on him. Our senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane about what the preschool is saying about the circumstances surrounding the incident

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5:57

Some staff and patients barred from entering...

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2023/03/09

Some doctors and patients were barred from entering hospitals by striking workers affiliated with Nehawu as the union's wage strike continues. The nationwide strike has affected various health services at public facilities such as Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital and Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, where doctors and patients were prevented from entering. The nationwide strike will enter its fourth day this morning. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chairperson of the South African

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3:56

The PAC will join the EFF's national shutdown on the...

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2023/03/09

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania, PAC will join the EFF's national shutdown on the 20th of March this month. The EFF has been gaining support for its planned protest against load-shedding and service delivery issues from different organizations. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jaki Seroke, the PAC's Secretary for Publicity and Information

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3:44

Former BOSASA COO Angelo Agrizzi is expected to...

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2023/03/08

Former BOSASA COO Angelo Agrizzi is expected to appear virtually before the Pretoria High Court for an inquiry into his fitness to stand trial. The court will this morning hear arguments on whether corruption-accused Agrizzi, can stand trial. Agrizzi, who is charged alongside former ANC MP Vincent Smith was arrested in 2020 on fraud and corruption charges. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nthabiseng Dubazana, a Criminal lawyer at Dubazana Attorneys

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6:06

City of Tshwane without an executive mayor again

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2023/03/08

The City of Tshwane is without an executive mayor yet again - Cope councilor, Dr. Murunwa Makwarela has been disqualified as Proportional Representative Councillor, leaving the City without a mayor. Makwarela was elected Mayor last Tuesday. The disqualification is in terms of section 158 of the Constitution. Makwarela was declared insolvent in 2016 and according to the Constitution, a person who is declared insolvent cannot be a member of the council. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to

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2:53

Minister Gwede Mantashe accused of blocking efforts...

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2023/03/08

Environmental activists have accused Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe of blocking efforts to bring renewable energy online. Greenpeace Africa activists yesterday disrupted Mantashe's address at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, urging him to end load shedding by shifting away from coal to renewable energy. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Makhosonke Buthelezi, the National spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources

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3:18

Nehawu striking members accused of disrupting...

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2023/03/08

Striking members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union, NEHAWU have been accused of disrupting critical health services during their wage strike. Patients were reportedly refused entry at some hospitals and Home Affairs offices were closed down by striking workers. Workers affiliated with the union are demanding an increase of at least 10% while the government is offering 4.7%. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Fidel Hadebe, a Behaviour-change Communication Specialist

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